How about an Aston photo thread!

[NeinFondue]

DBPHiL said:

[Car mad enthusiast]

That is one hell of a beastie looking Aston. Credit to you.

tonyhall38 said:

Too much dbs ste on here.......

[Car mad enthusiast]

You got to admit though Phil they are nice as well as rare now.

DBPHiL said:

[Car mad enthusiast]

Ahhh, it must be the Dutton Pheaton Cortina based kit car then which were all plastic and horrid looking. LMAO

V8LM said:

Edited by V8LM on Sunday 12th February 12:45

[V8VTim]

Couldn't resist another one from Goodwood.

[Pitcombe]

Finally fulfilled my boyhood dream / fantasy and purchased an Aston Martin. Collected a V8 Vantage in Titanium Silver on Tuesday from Haslemere in Surrey, and had a wonderful, but very steady drive home to Somerset. I never thought all those years ago when playing with my AM DB5 (with lights) Scalextrix set, that I would ever own the real thing.

Edited by Pitcombe on Thursday 16th February 10:06

[aspidito]

Took mine out for an All British Car Day at Echunga South Australia.

[woodsypedia]

Pitcombe said:

Finally fulfilled my boyhood dream / fantasy and purchased an Aston Martin. Collected a V8 Vantage in Titanium Silver on Tuesday from Haslemere in Surrey, and had a wonderful, but very steady drive home to Somerset. I never thought all those years ago when playing with my AM DB5 (with lights) Scalextrix set, that I would ever own the real thing.

Edited by Pitcombe on Thursday 16th February 10:06

Welcome to the club buddy. Fine looking machine you gots there.

[Car mad enthusiast]

Cracking pair of Avengers in the garage. Are they both Tigers???

Pitcombe said:

Finally fulfilled my boyhood dream / fantasy and purchased an Aston Martin. Collected a V8 Vantage in Titanium Silver on Tuesday from Haslemere in Surrey, and had a wonderful, but very steady drive home to Somerset. I never thought all those years ago when playing with my AM DB5 (with lights) Scalextrix set, that I would ever own the real thing.

Edited by Pitcombe on Thursday 16th February 10:06

[hashluck]

Car mad enthusiast said:

Cracking pair of Avengers in the garage. Are they both Tigers???

Pitcombe said:

Finally fulfilled my boyhood dream / fantasy and purchased an Aston Martin. Collected a V8 Vantage in Titanium Silver on Tuesday from Haslemere in Surrey, and had a wonderful, but very steady drive home to Somerset. I never thought all those years ago when playing with my AM DB5 (with lights) Scalextrix set, that I would ever own the real thing.

Edited by Pitcombe on Thursday 16th February 10:06

Same question from me!

[Pitcombe]

The Sundance Yellow is a Series 1 Tiger that has done a genuine 22000 miles from new. Even less than my low mileage Vantage at 27000 miles. The red (series 2)Tiger has been sold to part fund the Aston and is the ex works press car used in all 1973 road test reports (Hot Car and Car and Car Conversion etc)

Edited by Pitcombe on Saturday 18th February 11:39

[hashluck]

Pitcombe said:

The Sundance Yellow is a Series 1 Tiger that has done a genuine 22000 miles from new. Even less than my low mileage Vantage at 27000 miles. The red (series 2)Tiger has been sold to part fund the Aston and is the ex works press car used in all 1973 road test reports (Hot Car and Car and Car Conversion etc)

Edited by Pitcombe on Saturday 18th February 11:39

Both stunning. Always wanted a yellow one. Question - I thought the bonnet was all black not a stripe. Was that a Series 1 thing or is this one different for some reason.

[Pitcombe]

hashluck said:

Both stunning. Always wanted a yellow one. Question - I thought the bonnet was all black not a stripe. Was that a Series 1 thing or is this one different for some reason.

Series 1 Tigers had the bonnet bulge with the square headlights and four Lucas competition driving lamps. The Mk 2 was based on the better model GL with twin headlights, but all the expensive options were deleted, including bonnet bulge to keep costs down, but the whole bonnet was painted in matt black.

[hashluck]

Pitcombe said:

hashluck said:

Both stunning. Always wanted a yellow one. Question - I thought the bonnet was all black not a stripe. Was that a Series 1 thing or is this one different for some reason.

Series 1 Tigers had the bonnet bulge with the square headlights and four Lucas competition driving lamps. The Mk 2 was based on the better model GL with twin headlights, but all the expensive options were deleted, including bonnet bulge to keep costs down, but the whole bonnet was painted in matt black.

Many thanks, I guess I have only seen Series 2 versions in the flesh. It's a lovely thing with a lovely Vantage now as well.

[Pitcombe]

hashluck said:

Many thanks, I guess I have only seen Series 2 versions in the flesh. It's a lovely thing with a lovely Vantage now as well.

Yes the Vantage will live alongside the yellow Tiger once the red one has been collected by it's new owner. It should just fit in the garage now that I have taken down a storage cupboard. The Vantage is somewhat wider than an Avenger. If you like Avengers, have a look in the readers cars section, third page for 'Hillman Avenger GLS Restoration' That is one of my others.

Edited by Pitcombe on Saturday 18th February 14:18

[Dab920]

A nice afternoon out scouting photo locations in Hong Kong.

[aspidito]

Very nice indeed ..... & the car

[Car mad enthusiast]

+1, great location to be able to drive your Aston.

aspidito said:

Very nice indeed ..... & the car

[pbe624]

sunny trip in Germany :-)

[Mr.Tremlini]

Dab920 said:

A nice afternoon out scouting photo locations in Hong Kong.

Looks like you have some pretty nice spots, & a car to match!